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IMPORTANT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - Failure to follow these precautions
may result in severe personal injury or death.
1.
READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
2. Door must be installed properly and balanced before installing the operator. An improperly
balanced door can be hazardous and cause severe injury. Repairs to cables, spring
assemblies and other hardware must be made by a qualified door installer.
Operator damage may result if installed on an improperly working door. Safety features of
operator will not function properly if door is out of balance.
3. Do not connect to electric power until installation is completed.
4. Remove or make inoperative any locking device unless operator is equipped with door lock
interlock feature.
5. Remove all ropes, step plates and lift handles connected to the door before operating the
garage door operator.
6. Installation and wiring must conform to local building and electrical codes.
7. Do not operate the transmitter or wall push-button unless the door is in sight.
8. Do not allow children to play with or in the area of the door and controls.
9. Do not place hands in area of pulleys, V-belt, sprockets, chain or rotating shafts.
10. Install warning placard on wall next to push-button.
11. Attach instruction booklet to wall near push-button.
12. Do not attempt to make electrical repairs without shutting off power to the unit.
13. Traffic patterns (vehicular and personnel) should be evaluated and proper safety equipment
or push-button wiring installed to prevent damage or injuries.
14. Clutch should be adjusted according to procedure outlined on page 7 and checked
periodically
15. Garage doors should
NEVER
be used as pedestrian doors.
16. Install the door operator at least 8 ft (2.44 m) or more above the floor. If the operator must be
mounted less than 8 ft (2.44m) above the floor, the exposed moving parts must be protected
by covers or guarding. Contact the manufacturer.
17. Verify that all labels for door and operator are in place, see page 18 for proper placement.
18. Install the Entrapment Warning Placard next to the door in a prominent location.
19. Locate the control station: (a) within sight of the door, (b) at a minimum height of 5 feet above
floors, landings, steps, or any other adjacent walking surface and (c) away from all moving parts
of the door.
20. For products having a manual release, instruct the end user on the proper operation of the
manual release.
